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NEW RELEASES IN 2021
PRACTICE IN MUSIC THEORY GRADE 5 from the new Mastering Series
This 5th edition of Practice in Music Theory Grade 5 comes under the new Mastering Series of WMP’s publications. Incorporating objective exercises and multiple - choice questions, students are adequately prepared and well guided to master the thinking skills required for the online ABRSM examinations.
This workbook provides comprehensive coverage, explanation and exercises on all the relevant topics following previous grades. Master each topic with clear understanding of the concepts and see how they are applied in Music in Context. The J Koh’s teaching methodology has inspired teachers and students for over two decades, with every renewed edition that continues to emphasise logical thinking - most essential in the process of learning and music making. This book features:
This workbook provides comprehensive coverage, explanation and exercises on all the relevant topics following previous grades. Master each topic with clear understanding of the concepts and see how they are applied in Music in Context. The J Koh’s teaching methodology has inspired teachers and students for over two decades, with every renewed edition that continues to emphasise logical thinking - most essential in the process of learning and music making. This book features:
- excellent teaching points and clear graphical illustrations
- multiple-choice and objective questions
- adequate number of exercises set in progressive difficulty to reinforce the concepts
- musical examples in context
- lists of ornaments, foreign terms, musical signs and orchestral instruments
Teachers' Choice series 2021 & 2022,
Grades 1 to 8 , Edited and Annotated by Josephine Koh
Grades 1 to 8 , Edited and Annotated by Josephine Koh
The latest series has now been released. We are proud that these graded anthologies of examination and repertory pieces have served teachers and students so well over the years.
Teachers' Choice, Selected Repertory and Studies 2021 & 2022
The latest edition of this series consists of selected pieces based on the ABRSM Examination syllabus. The collection of pieces and studies with fingering, pedal marks and and other stylistic details annotated and edited by Josephine Koh serve to expand the piano students' repertoire, beyond taking the graded ABRSM Piano Examinations. As with all our previous editions, teachers and students will benefit in a great way from the pleasant layout and commentary of each piece.
The latest edition of this series consists of selected pieces based on the ABRSM Examination syllabus. The collection of pieces and studies with fingering, pedal marks and and other stylistic details annotated and edited by Josephine Koh serve to expand the piano students' repertoire, beyond taking the graded ABRSM Piano Examinations. As with all our previous editions, teachers and students will benefit in a great way from the pleasant layout and commentary of each piece.
Mastering Scales and Arpeggios series
Fingering Method (Grades 1 to 5)
Fingering and Tonality Method (Grades 6 to 8)
Students can now learn scales and arpeggios in the most effective way. This edition of Mastering Scales and Arpeggios for Piano is based on the latest 2021 ABRSM examination syllabus. The J Koh’s Fingering Method has proven specifically to assist students to develop cognitive skills and technical fluency - a methodology most essential for training young children and pianists of all ages.
No more issues with remembering fingering, dealing with awkward turns or juggling poor co-ordination between both hands! With each numbered fingering which identifies with each key, this unique method combines visual recognition, aural perception of pitch patterns and independent finger action to ensure scales and arpeggios are learnt, perceived and memorized in the most systematic way. Metronome speeds are recommended for students to attain absolute accuracy and fluency. Success assured! A poised hand position, with firmly and beautifully curved fingers will produce the most musical sounds and tone qualities.
No more issues with remembering fingering, dealing with awkward turns or juggling poor co-ordination between both hands! With each numbered fingering which identifies with each key, this unique method combines visual recognition, aural perception of pitch patterns and independent finger action to ensure scales and arpeggios are learnt, perceived and memorized in the most systematic way. Metronome speeds are recommended for students to attain absolute accuracy and fluency. Success assured! A poised hand position, with firmly and beautifully curved fingers will produce the most musical sounds and tone qualities.
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The recent Covid-19 restrictions for music educators in Singapore means that teachers now have to move onto online teaching format. It can be challenging to design lessons originally meant for LIVE lessons. This webinar was designed for Piano Teachers who wish to know more about Online Teaching and preparing students for the 2021 and 2022 examinations. Ms Josephine Koh provided 6 hours of purposeful and insightful coaching sessions on the pieces from her newly released Teachers' Choice series, delivered via Zoom. She shared her teaching methodology using technology, demostrating for the various grades and provided teachers with useful notes. As her publications and workshops have helped many teachers and students to achieve success over the years, this webinar was beneficial to both new and and experienced teachers
Free Online Videos now available for PRACTICE IN MUSIC THEORY SERIES Grade 6
2020 will be remembered as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic. With lockdowns taking place everywhere, social distancing rules and the feeling of indefinitely staying at home, what could be more positive for the soul, than to engage in learning and experience mental growth. During a time when staying at home could be made most productive, we would encourage music students to acquire knowledge of music theory and to practice your instruments.
It is thus most appropriate for us to release youtube videos each week for you, on the topics of the Practice in Music Theory series, starting from Grade 6. You may visit our Facebook page for the links to those videos. Simply click "Like", 'Subscribe to the channel' and turn on the notifications for all the Music Theory Lessons you need.
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Together with our various partners, our online shops will continue to serve you. Beyond serving the needs of those preparing for ABRSM examinations, our publications continue to instil meaning and value in music education. We would ontinue to listen and welcome your comments and suggestions.
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Click on the images below to access the free online lessons.
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Go to the youtube channel of Josephine Koh for more of these videos!
Understanding Orchestration,The Orchestra and It Instruments
A Comprehensive Text
Part I:
A Comprehensive Text
Part I:
- Every orchestral instrument is described and discussed in detail - its mechanism, range, tone, timbre, techniques and limitations. Informative illustrations, photographs, graphics and musical scores are presented. Period instruments, the predecessors of the modern makes, are discussed in the context of their usage and existence. The combined effects of each ensemble - the string quartet, the woodwind choir, the brass choir and percussion ensemble are presented as unique entities.
Teachers' Choice, Selected Repertory and Studies 2019 & 2020
The examination pieces of Grades 1 to 8 of the 2019 & 2020 series are valid for use upl the end of 2021.
The examination pieces of Grades 1 to 8 of the 2019 & 2020 series are valid for use upl the end of 2021.
Practice in Music Theory ( Editions with Model Answers)
These editions of Practice in Music Theory Grade 4 to 8 (4th Edition) are now published with detachable MODEL ANSWERS. You may purchase these publications from our online Wells Music Shop or from your nearest music store.